Desired outcomes | Proposed reform activity and priority | Constraints to proposed reform | Addressing constraints | |
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Stronger fiscal discipline through: Greater adherence to fiscal targets Improved predictability of budget allocations to service delivery ministries | Strengthen macrofiscal forecasting (high) | Lack of capacity in economic modeling and analysis Political interference in setting macrofiscal projections Unwillingness of line ministries to adhere to budget processes and procedures | Recruit and train macroeconomists Strengthen the legal framework that underpins budget planning and preparation | |
Implement cash-flow forecasting (medium) | ||||
Update budget processes and procedures (high) |